# The Criminal Defence Service (Contribution Orders) Regulations 2009, Regulation 7: Individuals not liable to contribution orders


(1) An individual is not liable to a contribution order where—
(a) the individual is under the age of 18 at the date of the application for a representation order; or
(b) the assessing authority is satisfied that the individual is, directly or indirectly, properly in receipt of a qualifying benefit.
(2) The assessing authority must notify an individual to whom this regulation applies that the individual is not liable to a contribution order.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2009/9780111487051/regulation/7 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-criminal-defence-service-contribution-orders-regulations-2009/regulation-7
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